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Issue 29 - March 2017
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CONTENTS Motoring......................................................... 6 Gardening....................................................... 8 Recipe - Thai Green Curry............................. 10 Travel - Angkor Wat, Cambodia..................... 12 Calmblue Holistic Therapies.................. 14 - 15 Movie Review - Patriots Day......................... 16 Health - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week....20 Community News.................................... 22-23 Beauty........................................................... 24 Balanced Lifestyle: Pilates........................ 26-27 Quick Crossword (Sols p34).......................... 28 Technology - Mad March Hair....................... 30 Bake - Chocolate Orange Hot Cross Buns...... 32 Index of Advertisers...................................... 34
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How lovely to have the days lighter and to see all the wonderful array of colour for Spring. It is remarkable what a difference it seems to make to us; whether it’s hope for the warmer climate or relief that we survived another cold, dark winter, the streets are friendlier, we smile more, chat more, have greater energy and renewed vigour. Here is another month of businesses for you, as well as interesting articles, and, hard to believe, hot cross bun recipe - already! There are so many services in this issue to help you prepare for Spring and the changing season - for home, garden, health, wellbeing and more. And a terrific article on travel about Angkor Wat, a place I’ve wanted to go for some time. Meantime, I’ll be back with you in May. Thanks as ever for your support of the magazine and the businesses who invest in this publication and the community.
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Motoring
By James Baggott
First Ride: Honda VFR1200F GT DCT
Take a quick glance at the handlebars of this Honda VFR1200F and you can tell something is missing – but it often takes a while to work out exactly what. Even hard-nosed biker friends will struggle to spot that what this sports tourer is lacking is a clutch lever. You see, this is Honda’s DCT automatic model, a sort of giant, grown-up twist and go scooter that’s not nearly as horrifying to ride as it might sound. Most bikers will find the idea of losing control of the gears and letting a computer do the shifting for them a cardinal sin – and I’ll happily admit I was one of them – but then I learned to live with the Honda, and you know what: I think most riders will find it hard to go back to a ‘normal’ bike again. Hop on board the Honda and you’ll find the semi-automatic transmission doesn’t feel as far removed from a standard gearbox after all. The rider selects drive at the push of a button on the handlebars and that familiar ‘clonk’ of a bike’s gear being engaged is still apparent. 6
However, pulling away requires no slipping of the clutch or fumbling with your feet – you simply let the bike take care of swapping cogs and concentrate on riding. If you’re feeling lively, you can do it yourself by prodding up and down buttons on the handlebars – but chances are you probably won’t. That paragraph won’t convince many bikers to change to a DCT any time soon, but I can assure you as a devout gear shifter I’ve quickly learned to love it like I never expected I would. It’s really that good. In fact, the VFR1200F has won me over in more ways than one. It helps that it’s got a glorious engine. The liquid cooled V4 lump produces 173bhp and is good for 165mph. It sounds wonderful and as the revs increase your helmet is filled with an intoxicating warble. You’ll find it quite addictive. On the road it feels stable and solid to ride. The confidence it inspires in the corners right from the off makes it an easy bike to get on with, and one you’ll want to use whatever the weather. Rarely do you ride a bike that feels as stable in the wet as it does in the dry, but this Honda certainly does. The VFR is practical too. Our test model features luggage that comes as standard on the GT model, which consists of a top box and panniers (£725 optional extra on other
models). These are easy to operate with the ignition key and fit everything you’ll need for a weekend away, or will cope admirably with an ad-hoc trip to the supermarket. The heated grips (costing £250 usually but standard on this GT) are a welcome addition too. They warm up quickly and lightly toast your fingers on colder morning rides. The usual excellent Honda build quality is very much apparent. The fit and finish of the switchgear is beautiful and certainly feels like it justifies the £14,599 price tag. The shaft drive is an added bonus – it’s refined and convenient, reducing on cleaning rituals (especially with those classy white wheels) and cuts down on the need for maintenance. There’s a lot to love about the VFR1200F. Once you get over the initial shock of not having to grab a clutch – and believe me you’ll go for it more than once before you remember it’s not there – then the VFR really is easy to fall for. Practical, comfortable, incredibly swift and great fun – it’s very close to being the perfect all-rounder you’ve always promised yourself.
The Knowledge
Model: Honda VFR1200F GT DCT Price: £14,599
Engine: 1,237cc, V4
Power: 173bhp, 128Nm Top Speed: 165mph MPG: 42mpg
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Servicing, MOT and Repairs EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS LEADING AUDI, VW, SEAT AND SKODA SPECIALISTS Keith and Alan at AVW are delighted to announce the addition of an MOT Testing station. We can offer the latest in diagnostic equipment backed up with years of technical experience all at a fraction of the cost compared to main dealers. In addition to MOTs and servicing we also offer a great deal on tyres and air conditioning servicing.
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Gardening How To Hedge
by Pippa Greenwood
There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge.
There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can be smart or informal, neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and can even have pretty flowers - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area by forking the soil over thoroughly and remove large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. You should fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost if the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, and at the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. Don’t plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants won’t grow well. At this time of year you can create a hedge very effectively 8
using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. If using pot-grown plants, water them thoroughly and then carefully remove each plant from its pot. If the roots are tightly packed, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root plants, plant them immediately. It is essential to plant and space the plants correctly, to both achieve the desired effect and ensure the plants establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil at the same depth as it was in the pot; for bare-root plants only the roots should be beneath the soil. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants should generally be spaced about 30-45cm apart. For a thicker or denser hedge, plant two parallel rows, each with a 45cm spacing between the plants, but positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants use small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. Keep the hedge well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period.
Some great hedging plants: • Yew - a formal, evergreen hedge. • Thuja - a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour. • Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year. Both purple and green-leafed forms. • Hornbeam - great as a neatly clipped hedge, but more prone to mildew than beech. • Cypress – excellent if kept well clipped and cut back regularly. • Pyracantha - spiny evergreen with pretty creamy-white flowers and red-orange or yellow berries. • Privet - the classic town hedge. • Euonymus - evergreen, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow. • Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny, good for wildlife. • Blackthorn deciduous and very thorny, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes – but can easily get too vigorous! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Slow PC?
Don’t Buy A New One Yet A slow PC isn’t necessarily destined for the scrap heap. Quite often you’ll find that a few simple steps can get your old PC running like it’s just left the factory. First of all, delete any files you don’t want and uninstall any apps you don’t need, paying particular attention to any apps that run when you start Windows: if you don’t need them, don’t let them sit using up memory all the time. Running antispyware software is a good idea too, as sometimes viruses and other online nasties can infect PCs and cause serious performance issues. Our picks include BitDefender Antivirus Free Edition, Panda Free Antivirus 2016 and AVG Anti-Virus Free. Simple and inexpensive upgrades can make a big difference too. Adding more memory is cheap and pays dividends, and you can swap out the hard disk for a speedy solid-state drive (SSD) for around £50. It’s really easy to do, too.
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Thai Green Curry
Ready in 35 minutes
Serves 4
This classic curry is great for a mid-week family supper – it’s quick to make and tastes delicious!
Ingredients: • 200g Thai jasmine rice • 1 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced • 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste • 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced • 1 large courgette, sliced • 450g chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks • 400ml can coconut milk • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp fish sauce • Squeeze of lime juice • 2 tsp nigella seeds
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Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for about 15 minutes until tender, or follow the packet instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the pepper and courgette and fry for a further minute. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, stirring all the time. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Stir in the soy and fish sauces and lime juice. Drain the rice and use a small heatproof cup or bowl to make four mounds of rice on warmed serving plates. Sprinkle the nigella seeds on top and spoon the curry on the side.
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Add a handful of freshly chopped coriander leaves to the curry at the end of cooking time, if liked. Or for a spicier flavour, garnish with shredded red chilli pepper.
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Angkor Wat Cambodia By Solange Hando
From the 9th to the 15th century, the Khmer dynasty ruled one of the largest kingdoms in south-east Asia. and monks in saffron robes meditate at the water’s edge. The causeway leading to the entrance is still deserted and for the early pilgrims, this is a sublime vision of heaven as lotus-shaped towers mirror the five peaks of Mount Meru, the home of the gods. From the 9th to the 15th century, the Khmer dynasty ruled one of the largest kingdoms in south-east Asia. Today Angkor, their ‘capital city’, is a unique history book highlighting the different styles and cultures which evolved over the 300 years it took to complete. It’s a World Heritage site, a ‘lost city’ claiming hundreds of temples and ruins scattered in a vast archaeological park. Most iconic is Angkor Wat, the best preserved temple and the largest religious structure in the world. It was built in the 12th century to honour the Hindu god Vishnu, was later used for Buddhist worship, and is featured on the national flag. Rising like a dream above the plain, it’s the finest example of Khmer classical architecture, stylish and harmonious with towers and colonnades reflected in a lotus pond. It’s a breathtaking sight, especially in the soft light of dawn tinged in silver and gold. The sandstone glows, almost surreal, birds stir in the trees 12
The first westerner to set eyes on Angkor Wat was a Portuguese monk in the 16th century, who spoke of ‘a building like no other in the world…with all the refinements the human genius could conceive.’ But the gods must have played a part for whatever the time of day, the temple is pure magic, shimmering in the cool of the morning, burning in the midday heat, silhouetted against the darkening sky in the last rays of the setting sun. So from morning to dusk, the visitors pour in, spellbound as they shuffle around the lower gallery, marvelling at the bas-reliefs stretching for 800 metres around the central temple and regarded as the greatest artistic legacy in Angkor. There are epic legends and battle scenes but most highly praised is ‘The Churning of the Ocean Milk’, where devils and gods fight for immortality, the latter led to victory by some of the 3,000 heavenly nymphs, or apsara, found in Angkor Wat. They also line the walls on the second level, encouraging meditation before the near
vertical climb to the top, an act which requires unflinching concentration and a very slow descent. Visitors clamber down backwards and one can’t help wondering how the high priest ever managed to preserve his dignity. But when you’re up there, the world is at your feet, the courtyards, the galleries, the entrance gates at each cardinal point, two of them large enough to accommodate elephants. The oversized moats glisten like oceans, the outer walls mark the edge of the world and the forest spreads as far as you can see, hiding more vestiges from a glorious past. It’s a sacred replica of the universe, they say, and you can feel the vibes in the air. Back on the ground where city and palace once stood, cicadas whir in the trees and lizards bask in the hot sun. ‘Close your eyes’, whisper the guides, ‘and feel the past clinging to the stones.’ Then for a moment or two, you step back in time, sitting in the Royal Court, bewitched by the wonderful apsara and dreaming of the legendary seven-headed snake who built a rainbow bridge to link heaven and earth by the lofty towers of Angkor Wat.
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Needle-Free Acupuncture by Taru Burstall People who don't like needles can receive the benefits of classical oriental medicine, through treatment using methods without needles, to help return optimal health and reduce pain and tension. Oriental medicine traditionally uses adjuncts, or alternatives to needles, to stimulate the body via acupuncture points. Nowadays we can also use additional tools to supplement and activate the intelligence of the body's system, using non-invasive methods when applied according to longstanding principles of traditional oriental medicine. A blend of treatment methods may be drawn from the following: Electro-Acupuncture An electro acupuncture device may be used for treatment, or the Pa-chi Piezo, a point regulation device, delivering a gentle quartz crystal-mediated current created by a pressure differential to acupoints. These create effects in much the same way as needles but without piercing the skin or causing discomfort. A light pulse can be felt at the key points activated.
flow, nutrient supply and shift toxins. For most people this is a particularly relaxing and relieving sensation. Cups are generally left in place for 10-20 minutes while the patient relaxes. Sometimes cups are applied to oiled skin and gently moved over the skin, a form of deep tissue massage (“glide cupping”). Tu i - n a A focussed Chinese remedial massage technique. Specific acupoints, on channels where there is pain, are used to regulate and relieve out of balance meridians. Mixed with firm gentle holistic massage strokes this is both therapeutic and relaxing. Au r i c u l o t h e r a p y a n d B o d y Magnets Magnets may be taped to the body for up to a week, using the body's electro-magnetic communication system to restore healthy ordering, targetting specific organs and areas. Taping plasters may be used to encourage lymphatic effects to promote healing. Japanese Gua-sha Massage Traditionally using a bone or horn instrument, for stronger stimulation as necessary, such as after trauma, to help clear residual pain. Qigong-based Energy Healing
Self-treatment Acupressure Prescriptions To continue building on the benefits at home. Once we see some logic from oriental medicine Cupping as to why our body is behaving differently, and Cups can be applied to the skin and a suction join that with tools in our own hands, which we see can directly effect our symptoms, then created causing the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup. body imbalances become less scary and more workable. This ignites curiosity and attention to Like an inverse of massage, but rather than applying pressure to muscles, gentle pressure the small regular incremental attunements – always the most powerful - which we can build pulls them upwards, helping increase blood Please mention the Murrays Directory when responding to adverts
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up ourselves with accessible guidance, as daily or weekly maintenance. This needle free treatment method is based on study of classical oriental medicine principles along with microsystems acupuncture approaches from China, Japan, and Korea. It uses information based on unique patterns of signs and symptoms from the client’s physical, mental and emotional states. It can help nourish major organ systems, increase flow of blood/energy in vulnerable parts and dissipate it in inflamed areas, to reduce pain and facilitate recovery. It can help alleviate stress, tension, and regaining mental wellbeing. Typically people feel really well after treatment; relaxed, energised and alert.
Taru Burstall M.A, Licensed Acupuncturist, Member of Association for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dip. Tuina Massage, UKCP, AFT. She has been practicing oriental medicine for more that 20 years. Taru is offering a 10% discount on your first Needle-free Acupuncture session at Calmblue on presentation of this article. Normal price £45 per one-hour session. To book a session with Taru Burstall or any of the Calmblue therapists, please email hello@calmblue.org.uk, call 0131 446 3709, or text/call 07721 599276. www.calmblue.org.uk
Calmblue Holistic Therapies is an oasis of peace in the bustle of Morningside. The stylish and comfortable clinic has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, where clients can benefit from a wide range of holistic and specialist treatments. Calmblue's diverse team, of 18 practitioners, is experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate. The approach is based on the concept that they can treat you completely and effectively by working together, as a team. Clients can choose from a variety of therapies, including Nutritional Therapy, Meditation, Family Therapy, MA=RaY Light, Reiki, Reflexology Lymph Drainage, Homeopathy, Bowen Therapy, Sound Journeys, Counselling, CranioSacral Therapy, Healing, and Reflex Integration & Stimulation Therapy, along with specialist massages, including Deep Tissue, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Clinical & Orthopaedic, Sports, Hot Stones, Tuina, and Ayurvedic Face Massage.
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By David Tibbs
PATRIOTS DAY
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’ll put my cards on the table really early on here and say that I have never been a fan of Peter Berg’s movies. Besides Friday Night Lights (2004), about a small town high school American football team, and maybe the first half of Hancock (2008), that Will Smith superhero movie, he basically deals in overly sentimental, cheesy, unrequired dramatizations of true events and they all star Mark Wahlberg. Seriously. In Lone Survivor (2013), Wahlberg plays a Navy SEAL attempting to kill Taliban leader Ahmad Shah in Afghanistan in 2005. In Deepwater Horizon (2016), Wahlberg is a technician on the so-named BP oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico during the explosion there in 2010. Patriots Day, Berg’s latest, sees Wahlberg take on the role of a Boston police officer during the marathon bombing in 2013 and the manhunt that followed and, honestly, it isn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. The film introduces us to Wahlberg’s character, an amalgamation of two real-life officers, I believe, the day before the marathon and follows him throughout the ordeal. He’s being forced to man the finish line, a temporary demotion in lieu of suspension for kicking another cop’s nose in, and is in the thick of it when two bombs go off within seconds of each other during the race. We follow him as he helps with the subsequent identification and hunt of the two suspects, surrounded by a cast of other law enforcement characters played by John Goodman, Kevin Bacon and J.K. Simmons.
is the behind-the-scenes detective work. How did they identify and track these guys down in merely a couple of days, preventing further attacks? Unfortunately, the films skips over this rather quickly, instead spending more time focusing on two major shoot-outs between the suspects and the police. It briefly touches on the fascinating flow of misinformation spread by the press and online sources such as reddit and 4chan regarding the identities of the bombers, but this comes across as revisionist seeing as it’s told purely from the point of view of the police and this makes it seem like they knew what they were doing all along. The film does move along at a brisk pace and the plot lines of some of the victims of the attacks as well as those in uniform are very tightly woven together. The way the actual incident itself is shot is incredibly powerful: a moment of chaos amid the controlled structure and sterility surrounding it. The actors say their lines well, and that’s about all that’s asked of each of them. In the end, like many of these fictional reenactments, this film isn’t necessary. In fact, the best bit of the film is the finale, when the actors and script are cast aside and we get to hear from those that lived through it. They speak about how this horrific act of terrorism brought Boston together, and in a time when we appear to be more divided than ever that really hits home. It’s worth seeing it for that alone.
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Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm Afternoon Tea 2pm – 4.30pm Evening Dining 5pm – 9pm
Monday-Friday 2 Course £12 Lunch Menu Soup of the day with char-grilled bread Roasted red pepper and hummus bruschetta Char-grilled squid salad with chilli dressing Haggis, neeps and tatties with whisky sauce Seared salmon, caponata and steamed greens Spiced tomato, spinach and feta Burrito with salad Desserts are available from our A la Carte menu *Please note this menu changes monthly, above is our March 2017 menu
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Health
By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Around 7,300 UK women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually and less than half are alive 5 years later. Yet early diagnosis can increase 5-year survival to 90%. That’s why March’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is vital. Reducing Risk: Taking the contraceptive pill, having children and breastfeeding are all proven to reduce ovarian cancer risk. TYPES OF OVARIAN CANCER About 90% of ovarian tumours are epithelial ovarian cancer, starting in the layer covering the ovary. Around 1 to 2% of ovarian cancers are germ cell cancers, formed in the ovary’s egg making cells. Rare stromal tumours and sarcomas can also affect the ovary and a few ovarian cancers are primary peritoneal carcinomas, which develop in the membrane around abdominal organs. Slow-growing borderline ovarian tumours do not grow into the stroma (supportive tissue of the ovary). RISK FACTORS Increasing age: Most ovarian cancer sufferers are post-menopause. Faulty genes: 5 to 15% of ovarian cancers are thought to be caused by an inherited faulty gene, including BRCA1 and 20
BRCA2, which also increase breast cancer risk. Previous breast cancer doubles the risk, and pushes it even higher if you were diagnosed before age 40. Infertility may increase risk, but fertility treatments are no longer believed to do so. There may be an increased risk of borderline ovarian tumours in infertile women treated with IVF. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to less than 1% of ovarian cancers. Being overweight or tall: A BMI of 28 or over increases risk in premenopausal women but has no effect on risk in postmenopausal women. Taller women also have a higher risk. Endometriosis Using talcum powder between your legs is thought to increase ovarian cancer risk due to its irritant effect. Smoking: The longer you’ve smoked, the greater the risk increase for certain ovarian cancers. SYMPTOMS Ovarian cancer symptoms aren’t always easy to identify and may be mistaken for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) symptoms in the early stages. However, if symptoms are new, severe, frequent or persistent (occurring most days for three weeks or more), you should see your GP immediately, although often, a less serious condition is to blame. Look out for: • Abdominal swelling and per-
sistent bloating. • Persistent pelvic and abdominal pain. • Difficulty eating, nausea and feeling full unusually quickly. • Back pain. • Needing to urinate more frequently. • Pain during sex. Remember that ovarian cancer is rare in women under 40, but that you should be particularly cautious if you are over 50 or have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. DIAGNOSIS Your GP may do some tests themselves or refer you straight to a specialist. You will be examined externally and internally to check for any lumps or swelling and will then have an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound scan. They’ll also do a blood test for CA125, a protein that’s elevated in half of women with early stage ovarian cancer and 90% of women with advanced ovarian cancer (although other pelvic conditions and pregnancy can cause elevated levels too). They may also order a CT or MRI scan. However, sometimes it’s impossible to diagnose ovarian cancer definitively without surgery. TREATMENT Most women with ovarian cancer will require surgery. If your cancer is diagnosed early, you may only need the affected ovary and fallopian tube removed. More advanced cancers may need more extensive surgery, plus chemotherapy before and after, to treat cancerous cells and reduce reoccurrence risk.
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Community News a £5 Neutering Campaign on 1st February for cats within the EH postcode area whose owners receive certain state benefits or are on a low income. One unneutered female cat can be responsible for 20,000 descendants in just 5 years! Neutered cats live longer, healthier lives and it is the most humane way to stop unwanted pregnancies.www. cats.org for details of local participating vets.
Do you belong to a community group or run a community activity? Promote it for FREE by emailing murraysdirectory@ gmail.com or phoning 337 3309. AGEING WELL WALKING
Get healthy! Make new friends! Come for a walk in Inch Park. Ageing Well is a project run by Edinburgh Leisure and funded by NHS Lothian. It’s a health initiaitive that recognises the beniefits of walking for wellbeing and social connection. Walking is one of the best ways to keep body and mind in good health. It’s easy to do, it doesn’t need special skills or equipment, it can be done anywhere and anytime. Plus, if you walk in a group you meet new people and have a chance for a good “blether”, followed by a cuppa and chat at a local cafe. Ideally we should all walk for about 30 minutes most days, but many of us can’t quite manage this much - yet we would like to be more active. Wednesday morning starting from 6th April. Just come along to Cameron Toll ( meet in the Main Concourse outside Sainsburys) for a 10.30am start. It’s free, it’s open to everyone over 50, and there will be qualified walk leaders to guide your every step. If you have questions phone the Ageing Well team 0131 458 2183 or e-mail: ageingwell@ EdinburghLeisure.co.uk
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FRIENDS OF SEVEN ACRE PARK If
you are interested in caring for your local park, please come and join the Friends Group! We do events throughout the year to help improve the park (i.e. installing bird boxes, planting a wildflower meadow, litter picks etc), and we input into any changes the council want to implement. There is no charge to join us and all are welcome. For more info email Jeni (Chairperson) at friendsof7acrepark@yahoo.co.uk
GILMERTON INCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Gilmerton
Inch Community Council represents the areas of the Inch, Moredun, Fernieside, Ferniehill, Gracemount, Southhouse, Burdiehouse, The Murrays, Gilmerton and Candlemaker’s. For next meeting, contact below. You can find out more by emailing Scott Neil at scott.neil@edinburgh.gov.uk and learn about the work of the council on the website at: www.gilmertoninchcc.org.uk
GILMERTON SINGERS is the name of
a community choir that meets every Friday morning at the Society Hall at Gilmerton Crossroads. It was started around 18 years ago by three ladies who loved singing, with encouragement from the Community Centre management. Our Musical Directory is Nick Hayes and the choir is made up at the moment of 20 women and 2 men. When the choir was started, one of the aims was to give something to the community and we do this by performing
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at Care Homes. Community Centres, and local fairs and the like. Singing has been proved to increase health, wellbeing and quality of life. Benefits may include improved breathing, easing depression and keeping memory active. Because we are a small group, rehearsals are relaxed and friendly. Most people, when asked if they would like to join a choir, say ‘I can’t sing’. I’ll bet they sing in the shower, while washing the dishes or just for fun. Well, you don’t have to be a Pavarotti or Maria Callas to be an important part of a singing team. We do not audition prospective members and reading music is not necessary as we learn tunes by ear. If you would like to find out more about us, phone Muriel on 0131 664 1220 or email muriel.connolly@sky.com or call in at the Society Hall any Friday morning from 10amnoon. Hope to see you soon!
LIBERTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Council
meets at 7 pm on the last Monday of each month except July and December. The date of the next meeting is shown on our home page and the agenda is posted there a week before the meeting, which are held in the Liberton Kirk Halls, Kirk Gate, opposite Liberton Kirk. Everyone is very welcome at all meetings and we have a slot for public questions and comments; in general we would appreciate prior notice of these to our Secretary. See the website at: http://libertondcc.wordpress.com.
LIBERTON KIRK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Liberton Kirk Senior Citizens Club is
a lively social club for residents of south east Edinburgh over 65 years. The club meets from the first Thursday in September to the last Thursday in May. We gather between 2-4pm though most of our members come earlier to meet and chat from 12.30 at Anderson Hall, opposite Liberton Kirk. £2 per person and transport can be booked if needed. A SEAG bus (South of Edinburgh Amentities Group) can pick you up and take you home from the club for an extra £1.50. Any questions or would like to book transport please call Bryan on 0798 500 1183. LITTLE BUTTONS parent and carer toddler group at Ferniehill Evangelical Church, 19 Ferniehill Rd - every Thursday morning
during term from 930-11am. Toys, games, crafts, story, singing and snacks with tea & coffee for adult donation of 50p.
POST NATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP This is a safe, support-
ive peer group for mums and dads to meet others struggling with anxiety and depression symptoms and to explore positive ways of managing. Children are welcome. Alternate Fridays 10am-1130am, started 10th October. Valley Park Community Cenre, 37 Southhouse Rd, EH17 8EU. For more information and dates email edinburghpndgroup@gmail.com or call 0131 226 8152.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The newly diagnosed man with
prostate cancer must absorb a lot of information in a short period of time. There comes a point in this process of self-education when there is a need to talk to someone who has been through it all before. If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would like to have support from others who have been through it, call 0131 207 3067 or email elpcsg@gmail.com or look at www.elprostatecancersupport.co.uk for information about group support activities.
PURLY QUEENS KNITTING GROUP
The Purly Queens are a group of ladies who meet twice a month, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Gilmerton Library, Newtoft Street, Gilmerton., from 2.30 - 4.15 p.m. We knit, and crochet for Charity. New members are always welcome, no need to be experienced, we all help each other. Come along, enjoy a natter and a cuppa, and knit for local charities. For information call 0131664 8053.
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Beauty Mother’s Little Helpers by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk
Time, space and sanity savers to see you through spring If it’s been ‘one of those’ mornings, and you just haven’t had a minute to wash your hair, a dry shampoo can come in very handy. Philip Kingsley’s One More Day Dry Shampoo is a light spray that keeps excess oil at bay. Unlike some dry shampoos, this one doesn’t feel sticky or leave a powdery residue. It also helps to keep your scalp happy, so minimises flaking and irritation. And, as an added bonus, it gives your hair some extra oomph and helps it to hold a style better. Priced at £14.50, the dry shampoo is available from www.philipkingsley.co.uk. I do love a good multi-tasker, especially one that smells as good as Darphin’s Revitalising Oil. I keep a bottle by my desk for a quick daily mini-facial. I also use it as a body oil, straight after a bath. It feels lovely and leaves skin much smoother. Finally, I work a few drops of the oil through my hair when it’s damp, to add a bit of extra shine. A little goes a long way, so the Revitalising Oil is actually not bad value for money at £25. Available from Space NK, House of Fraser, John Lewis and www.darphin.co.uk. 24
Bee Good’s NectaPerfecta Beautifying Mask is another multi-tasker, and top of my wish list at the moment. It’s packed with 15 natural ingredients, including beeswax, honey, bilberry fruit extract, jojoba and wheatgerm oil, and can be used from head to toe. Use it as a face mask, weekly scalp treatment, or as an intensive treatment for dry patches on elbows, heels and hands. It can help to lock in moisture, improve elasticity, minimise fine lines and stimulate cell renewal. £39.95 from Waitrose or www.beegood.co.uk. Love trying new products? You might want to think about signing up for a mystery beauty box. Priced from around £9 per box, they’re filled with a selection of luxury beauty goodies, from makeup to moisturiser, and usually worth at least twice what you’ve paid. Normally, you won’t find out what you’re getting until the box arrives, but contents can often be personalised to suit your skin’s needs and your personal tastes. Beauty boxes are delivered to your house monthly, and you can choose whether to sign up for one, three, six or 12 months. Try www.glossybox.co.uk, www. lovelula.com, www.birchbox.co.uk, www.lookfantastic.com and www.notanotherbill.com. If you don’t have time for body lotion, the new Dr Do Good In-Shower Moisturiser could be for you. Just spray it on in the shower and rinse. Simple. There’s no need to massage it in, and you don’t need to wait for it to soak in before you get dressed. It leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated, and is ideal for popping in your gym bag. Ingredients include extracts of five superfoods, including Vitamin A-rich carrot. £15, www.drdogood.co.uk.
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Have you heard of LOOPS? We are a free information service helping older people to find out about what is going on in their community, get involved, and find any practical help that they need. Our daily connections with people have an important impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. Getting involved in community groups or activities is a great way to make new friends and have fun! There is also lots of practical help out there that can make your life a lot easier – and more enjoyable. Look out for our fortnightly information stations at your local library:
Central Library, Mondays, 10:30am – 12:30pm (6th March, 20th March) South Neighbourhood Library, Mondays, 10am – 12pm (27th February, 13th March) Morningside Library, Wednesdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm (8th March, 22nd March) Gilmerton Library, Wednesdays, 1:30pm – 3:30pm (1st March, 15th March) Moredun Library, Wednesday, 1:30pm – 3:30pm (8th March, 22nd March) Newington Library, Fridays, 10:30am – 12:30pm (3rd March, 17th March) If you prefer, we can arrange to meet you for a one to one meeting. We can visit you at home, or meet with you in the community to give you the time you need to talk over what you are looking for, and what your options are. Call Jenny at Health in Mind on 0131 225 8508 or email jenny.green@health-in-mind.org.uk. Or write to us: Community Navigator, Health in Mind, 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT. If you are looking to find a particular activity, or you need a little help finding things to do, the LOOPs phoneline can help. Call 0131 603 8311 for a chat with a friendly advisor about local activities in your area of Edinburgh. Open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm. Please mention the Murrays Directory when responding to adverts
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Mad March Hair
Gadgets for grooming, cutting, styling or removing, whatever your gender
When it comes to looking after your hair or getting rid of unwanted hair, there’s no shortage of options - and no wonder, because the beauty market is worth huge sums of money. So it’s hardly surprising to see the likes of Dyson joining the party, albeit with a hairdryer that costs £299. The reviews are excellent, but if you’re anything like us you’re probably hoping to spend something more like £29 on a hairdryer. If that’s the case, keep an eye out for Tourmaline dryers from the usual suspects: it’s a kind of ceramic that enables hair dryers to deliver powerful airflow without leaving your hair looking like it’s been through the tumble dryer. Another great idea comes from late-night TV advertiser JML. Its £39.99 Simply Straight brush is a heated ceramic brush that promises to combine two essential items: your brush and straighteners. According to the Mirror it works really well - it’s not quite as effective as separate brushes and straighteners, but it comes awfully close and is very, very quick. One of the current trends in hair styling is steam. Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used 30
without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one. There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones. Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs. IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line. Devices for men or sold as unisex devices tend to be
more expensive - for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs. There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too. Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener. For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts. That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance. Images L to R: Dyson hair dryer; Remington flexibrush styler; Philips Lumea IPL system; RazorPit blade sharpener
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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Orange Hot Cross Buns
Give the classic hot cross bun a delicious twist with the addition of chocolate chips, orange zest and piped chocolate crosses!
Ingredients:
• 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice,
orange zest, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.
2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter
until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot. Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a roundbladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground mixed spice • Zest of 1 orange
• 50g caster sugar
• 1 x 7g sachet easyblend or fast-action dried yeast
3. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, flatten out with the palms of your hands and scatter over the dried fruit and chocolate chips. Fold and knead the dough until the fruit and chocolate chips are incorporated. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet.
• 300ml hand-hot milk • 55g butter, cubed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 75g dried mixed fruit
5. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the
FOR THE GLAZE
6. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until risen
buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other - this will take about 45-60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 6.
• 50g dark chocolate chips
AND CROSSES • 1-2 tbsp warmed golden syrup • 50g dark chocolate, melted
Makes 12 Ready in 2 hours, 45 minutes
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and golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup whilst the buns are still warm.
7. When the buns are cold, spoon the melted chocolate into a small disposable piping bag, snip off the end and pipe a cross on each bun. Leave until set then serve.
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These buns are best eaten on day they’re made, but if you have some left over the next day simply split and toast and serve with butter or chocolate spread.
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INDEX
Business & Services
FRONT COVER EDINBURGH THEATRES All Trades DCM Construction
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Auto Centre AVW Auto Centre
7
Blinds & Curtains Homestyle Blinds
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Building & Construction Cuthburts of Edinburgh DCM Construction TBS Building
3 2 35
Electrician & Electrical Contractors DSykes Electrical 11 Swanston Technical Services 21
Wedding Venue Braidhill Hotel 17
Joiner G. Stewart Joinery J.J. Joinery
21 33
MOT Services AVW Auto Centre
7
Painter & Decorator KBL Painting Decorating 31 MG Decor 13 Plasterer & Decorator DCM
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Plumbing Able Girl Plumbing Currievale Plumbing Weir Plumbing
31 21 13
Handyman David Breeze
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Property Services JR Property Services
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Hotel Braidhill Hotel
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Roofing Fairmile Roofing
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Skip Hire Urban Waste
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Garden & Home Products Champfleurie Estate 5 Cuthberts of Edinburgh 3 Gardening JDS Gardening
Health & Beauty Balanced Lifestyle
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Windows and Timber Renovations Ventrolla 36
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Heating, Gas & Plumbing L&S Heating 9 Swanston Technical Serv 21 Weir Gas Services 13
Therapies Balanced Lifestyle Calmblue Holistic Gillian Reid
Hotel Braidhill Hotel
Waste Urban Waste
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